Biography
Viggo Peter Mortensen, Jr. (born October 20, 1958) is an American actor, writer, director, producer, musician, and multimedia artist. Born and raised in the state of New York to a Danish father and American mother, he also lived in Argentina during his childhood. He is the recipient of various accolades including a Screen Actors Guild Award and has been nominated for three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards.
Awards & recognition
- Donostia Award · 2020
- Bodil Honorary Award · 2015
- Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog · 2010
- Sitges Grand Honorary Award · 2009
- Golden Boot Awards · 2007
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- Actor Awards · 2003
- Satellite Awards
- European Film Award — Best Actor · 2020 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 2019 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy · 2019 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 2017 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 2008 · nominated
Filmography50+ titles
Sucré salé
Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Green Book
Captain Fantastic
Thirteen Lives
Carlito's Way
Sidewalls
Miami Vice
Eastern Promises
Psycho Path
The People Speak
A History of Violence
Crimson Tide
Let's Get Lost
Witness
The Road
Hidalgo
Far from Men
The Reflecting Skin
Appaloosa
A Perfect Murder
The Indian Runner
Salvation!
The Dead Don't Hurt
Jauja
G.I. Jane
The Prophecy
Young Guns II
Falling
The Kelly Clarkson Show
A Dangerous Method
The Daily Show
28 Days
Eureka
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Good
Daylight
Crimes of the Future
Real Time with Bill Maher
A Walk on the Moon
The Portrait of a Lady
Reclaiming the Blade
The Two Faces of January
Albino Alligator
The Young Americans
American Yakuza
On the Road